Rekha Kumari Rekha Kumari Asked 8 months ago

Is sparkling water bad for kidney stones?

My husband often gets kidney stones, and we try to be careful about his fluid intake. He likes sparkling water, but I'm not sure if it's safe. Is sparkling water bad for kidney stones, or can he continue drinking it?

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Sandeep Verma Sandeep Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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I agree with most comments here. Plain sparkling water is generally fine, but staying hydrated with regular water is the best way to prevent stones.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

The relationship between carbonated water and kidney stones depends on the type of stone you have. Some sparkling waters contain high sodium, which could be an issue. It is best to consult your urologist who knows your specific medical history.

Harish Salve Harish Salve Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Please be very careful with what you drink. My stone grew quite large and required surgery because I was ignoring my fluid intake and relying on flavored sodas. You should definitely see a specialist and get an ultrasound done to be sure.

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Priyanka Joshi Priyanka Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I freaked out when I had my first kidney stone and thought I had to stop drinking everything except flat water. My doctor reassured me that plain carbonated water won't cause stones. Just check the sodium label and don't worry too much!

Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, kidney stone pain is absolutely terrible and you want to be extra careful. Plain sparkling water is usually safe, but maybe stick to regular warm water with lemon juice to be on the safer side. Hope you feel better soon.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

As long as you are hitting your daily water target of 3-4 liters, a bottle of sparkling water won't hurt. Just make sure you are not drinking the ones loaded with sodium or sweeteners. Pair it with a clean diet and regular sweat sessions to keep things flushing out.

Ramakant Pandey Ramakant Pandey Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, humare yahan toh kehte hain ki pathri mein jitna saadha paani piyo utna achha. Yeh gas wala paani thoda bhari hota hai pachne mein. Aap ghade ka thanda paani piyo, sabse badhiya aur surakshit hai.

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